Leaf

Fruit (seed)

Cones are about 2" long, light brown fading to gray; thin,
slightly concave cone scales are without spines or prickles
and are free from resin; cones ripen about the middle of
September of their second season, but stay on branchlets
until following spring or summer; seeds small, length about
1/8", dark or mottled brown, winged, and widely scattered by
the wind.

Range

Found in many parts of northern and northeastern Minnesota;
popular for forest planting because of its disease and
insect resistance; thrives on sandy loam or dry, rocky ridges;
shade intolerant.